Axel Blomqvist named to Team Sweden’s Under-20 roster

Aug 15,2014(ISN) – Victoria, BC – The Victoria Royals would like to congratulate forward Axel Blomqvistwho has been named to Team Sweden’s Under-20 roster for their upcoming Four Nationstournament in Jönköping, Sweden from August 29-31.

The tournament will feature under-20 teams from Sweden, Russia, Finland and CzechRepublic as Blomqvist looks to take a step towards earning a spot on Team Sweden atthe 2015 IIHF World Junior Championship. Blomqvist also competed for Team Sweden atUSA Hockey’s 2014 National Junior Evaluation Camp earlier this month where he pickedup one goal in four games played.

The Osby, Sweden native recently completed his first season with Victoria in whichhe collected 43 points (16g-27a) and 14 minutes in penalties in 46 games. Blomqvist,who was acquired last season from the Lethbridge Hurricanes, has appeared in 124career WHL games and notched 89 points (31g-58a) along with 90 penalty minutes.

The 6-6, 212 lb Blomqvist went undrafted through the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, butattended the Winnipeg Jets’ 2013 Rookie and Main Camps as a free agent and wassubsequently signed to a three-year entry level contract by the club.

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